Cauliflower and Potato Croquettes with Cheese
½ lb. (250g) potatoes, peeled and chopped
7 oz. (200g) cauliflower, divided into florets
1½ cups parsley, chopped
1 egg yolk
1 Tbsp. of olive oil
1 cup (80g) parmesan cheese, finely grated
½ cup (60g) mozzarella, grated
salt and pepper, to taste
2 eggs, beaten
⅓ cup of flour
⅔ cup breadcrumbs or panko
frying oil
Boil the potatoes in salted water. When they are soft, remove them to a strainer, put the cauliflower florets in the same water and cook them for 2-3 minutes (they should become firm), then drain. When they cool down (you can cook them the day before or use leftovers from dinner), mash the potatoes into puree and chop the cauliflower finely. Place the potatoes and chopped cauliflower in a bowl and mix with the remaining ingredients - parsley, yolk, olive oil and both cheeses. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Form oblong croquettes. Use a measuring cup, e.g. 1/4 cup, to make sure they are the same size. Coat each one in flour, egg and finally breadcrumbs.
Heat a large amount of oil - a fryer would be ideal, but a deep, small (because you will use less oil) frying pan will also work. Fry the croquettes in batches, if you do it in a pan, turning them so that they brown evenly on all sides. After frying, place them on a paper towel. Serve with an aioli.

















